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The baseball rankings may be temporarily ending this week as high school baseball playoffs launch, but the lohud Baseball Player of the Week Poll, presented by White Plains Hospital, continues uninterrupted.
Last week, coaches nominated eight players. Blind Brook's Alejandro Pena, who went 5-for-8, walked three times, homered, scored four times and drove in nine runs over three wins, won the award. He joined past winners Zach Davidson of Harrison, Sean Concannon of Iona Prep, Drew Wooster of Pearl River and JP Donahoe of Mamaroneck.
This week coaches have nominated five athletes for their May 4-May 10 play. The poll will close at 3 p.m. Wednesday with the winner announced on lohud sports social media.
Lohud Athlete of the Week polls are presented by White Plains Hospital.
John Jay pitcher Henrick Zhai (10) delivers a pitch during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
John Jay shortstop Nate Summer (23) pulls in a ground ball during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
Alejandro Pena from Blind Brook won the award after going 5-for-8 with nine RBIs over three wins.
The current poll runs from May 4 to May 10, with nominations closing at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
Five athletes have been nominated for this week's lohud Baseball Player of the Week poll.
The lohud Baseball Player of the Week award recognizes outstanding high school baseball performances, highlighting athletes' achievements during the season.

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John Jay shortstop Nate Summer (23) pulls in a ground ball during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
Somers pitcher Ryan McAuley (20) works the mound during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers pitcher Ryan McAuley (20) works the mound during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers pitcher Ryan McAuley (20) works the mound during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers first baseman Lorenzo D'Ambrosia (16) pulls in a ground ball during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
Somers first baseman Lorenzo D'Ambrosia (16) pulls in a ground ball during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
Somers shortstop Evan Murolo (9) pulls in ground ball during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
John Jay left fielder Ben Kalish (8) pulls in a fly ball during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
Somers shortstop Evan Murolo (9) pulls in ground ball during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
Somers shortstop Evan Murolo (9) pulls in ground ball during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
John Jay center fielder Jackson Moreo (5) pulls in a fly ball during baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers center fielder Gavin Kelly (17) pulls in a fly ball during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers second baseman Henry Barbagallo (12) pulls in a ground ball during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
Somers second baseman Henry Barbagallo (12) pulls in a ground ball during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
John Jay-Cross River shortstop Mason Federice (21) pulls in a fly ball backed up by left fielder Ben Kalish (8) during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
John Jay-Cross River shortstop Mason Federice (21) pulls in a fly ball backed up by left fielder Ben Kalish (8) during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
John Jay second baseman Like Fisch (11) pulls in a ground ball during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
John Jay shortstop Mason Federice (21) pulls in a ground ball during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
John Jay third baseman Amogha Bhat (26) pulls in a ground ball during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. SOmers won 7-3.
Somers second baseman (12) pulls ina ground ball during baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
John Jay shortstop Mason Federice (21) makes a play at a ground ball during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
Somers right fielder Gavin Kelly (17) pulls in a fly ball during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
Somers second baseman Henry Barbagallo (12) makes a throw to first during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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John Jay pitcher Henrick Zhai (10) delivers a pitch during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
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John Jay pitcher Henrick Zhai (10) delivers a pitch during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
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John Jay shortstop Nate Summer (23) pulls in a ground ball during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
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John Jay shortstop Nate Summer (23) pulls in a ground ball during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
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Somers pitcher Ryan McAuley (20) works the mound during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers pitcher Ryan McAuley (20) works the mound during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers pitcher Ryan McAuley (20) works the mound during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers first baseman Lorenzo D'Ambrosia (16) pulls in a ground ball during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
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Somers first baseman Lorenzo D'Ambrosia (16) pulls in a ground ball during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
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Somers shortstop Evan Murolo (9) pulls in ground ball during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
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John Jay left fielder Ben Kalish (8) pulls in a fly ball during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
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Somers shortstop Evan Murolo (9) pulls in ground ball during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
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Somers shortstop Evan Murolo (9) pulls in ground ball during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
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John Jay center fielder Jackson Moreo (5) pulls in a fly ball during baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers center fielder Gavin Kelly (17) pulls in a fly ball during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers second baseman Henry Barbagallo (12) pulls in a ground ball during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
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Somers second baseman Henry Barbagallo (12) pulls in a ground ball during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
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John Jay-Cross River shortstop Mason Federice (21) pulls in a fly ball backed up by left fielder Ben Kalish (8) during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
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John Jay-Cross River shortstop Mason Federice (21) pulls in a fly ball backed up by left fielder Ben Kalish (8) during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
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John Jay second baseman Like Fisch (11) pulls in a ground ball during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
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John Jay shortstop Mason Federice (21) pulls in a ground ball during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
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John Jay third baseman Amogha Bhat (26) pulls in a ground ball during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. SOmers won 7-3.
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Somers second baseman (12) pulls ina ground ball during baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
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John Jay shortstop Mason Federice (21) makes a play at a ground ball during baseball action against Somers at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
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Somers right fielder Gavin Kelly (17) pulls in a fly ball during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Somers won 7-3.
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Somers second baseman Henry Barbagallo (12) makes a throw to first during baseball action against John Jay at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Somers defeats John Jay 7-3 in baseball action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
The senior pitcher won two games last week and made school history by hurling Hastings' first perfect game in its 117-year history. The perfect game was against Leffell — 21 batters up, 21 batters down with 11 strikeouts. His other win came against Rye Neck. In that one, he also struck out 11, allowed only two hits, walked none and yielded no runs.
The senior first baseman put up big offensive numbers to help the Gaels go 3-1 last week. He went 3-for-4 with a single, two doubles and three runs scored against Stepinac, was 1-for-3 with a triple and two RBI vs. Monsignor McClancy, was 1-for-2 with a run scored and two RBI vs. Holy Cross and was 1-for-2 with a walk and an RBI vs. Scanlan. In all, he hit .545 with a .538 on-base percentage and 1.448 OPS and drove in five runs.
The senior pitcher hurled a complete-game one-hitter in a win over St. Francis, giving up no walks and striking out six.
Mahopac went 4-0 last week behind the senior catcher, who had a monster week with the bat. He hit .750 with five home runs, nine runs scored, 12 runs batted in and a huge OPS of 2.750.
The Golden Knights picked up two wins in three games last week with the junior pitcher/second baseman playing key roles. Over the course of three games he went 7-for-14 with a double, three stolen bases, three runs scored and three runs batted in. In a win against Pearl River, he came out of the pen to pitch 5 1/3 innings of two-hit, no-walk , no-run ball, striking out three.
Nancy Haggerty covers sports for The Journal News/lohud.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Who's Baseball Player of the Week, presented by White Plains Hospital?